It's been a year and a half since we sent our daughter here. The kids lack supervision and my…read moredaughter was injured multiple times in this daycare!!!! Always getting pushed. Be aware it may not be the safest choice for your child.

Creative World is an amazing daycare! We were extremely happy with the care our son was provided!…read moreMilitary friendly! My son attended the infant class and the caregivers gave me a good peace of mind, especially as a FTM. They helped me with getting him on a schedule :) We only left because the daycare 2 minutes from our house had an opening. Ms Shannon, Ms Kelly, Ms Brandi, Ms Ana, and Ms Debbie are awesome and our family will miss seeing them! NACCRRA approved!

Ms. Holloman, the Site Director, Ms. Gust, the Area Manager, and the Staff at Champions Sewells…read morePoint Elementary are one of a kind. Their work ethic shows they are genuinely passionate about their job and great with children. My daughter is a first grader and loves attending before, and after-school programs. Ms Holloman keeps me informed regarding my daughter's medical needs daily. She is amazing! I know my daughter is in great hands. I couldn't be happier. If you are looking for before- and after-school care, Champions Sewells Point Elementary would be a great option!

If I could give more stars I would! My son absolutely loves going to "school" every morning. The…read morestaff is unbelievable with the children and they truly put me at ease knowing my son is in the best of care when I'm away working.

My children were in daycare at Harvest Ministries (HM) for eight months before we pulled them out…read more One of the main reasons we chose this place was because of the overwhelming number of positive reviews. But I can tell you that this place has numerous problems, and will outline why I don't recommend this center: 1. A wise person once wrote in a review that you should always check inspection reports for any daycare facility you are looking to send your children too. HM never had any inspection reports posted because they are a religiously-exempt facility, and UNlicensed despite their care.com flyer saying they are. However, as I checked back to post the link, they do have an inspection report posted; apparently some complaints triggered the state to do an inspection (they still have to comply with VA code even though they are religiously exempt from other state requirements). That report (http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc2.cgi?rm=Details;ID=41580;search_exact_fips=199) indicates numerous egregious issues, like failing to get background checks done on their employees (are you kidding me?!), not ensuring children are immunized, and failing to meet required staff-to-child ratios. 2. This facility has a TV in every room and they use it to babysit the kids. Every morning the kids watch TV from 6-8am (approx..) and again in the afternoon when they wake up from nap, from 3:30-6pm. That doesn't include the other movies and shows they watch throughout the day. So if you work regular hours, your kid will probably get exposed to 2+ hours of TV a day. 3. The teachers yell at the kids ALL. The. Time. They also threaten. I once observed one of the teachers taking a group of kids to the restroom, and she said to them in a stern voice, "If you don't have to go potty and you're just making it up you're going in time out." So if a little kid felt like maybe she had to use the bathroom but wasn't sure, she was going to get punished for trying. Totally unnecessary. I have also observed teachers grabbing kids by the shoulders, yelling at them and saying things like, "if you don't calm down you're going to lose your playtime!!" Instead of positive discipline, they just yell a lot. I noticed this negatively affecting my 3-year-old in his behavior when he came home - he would be defiant and irritable. While pretty much all kids this age have tempers, he would really only act this way when he came home from HM. 4. Safety concerns: One time while I was dropping my younger child off in the infant room, I noticed a remote control lying on the floor (yes, they even have a tv in the infant room, though it is mostly used to play music videos of nursery rhymes all day), so I picked the remote up off the floor and placed it on the ledge out of reach, saying "this is a safety hazard and should be kept away from the little ones' reach". The director mocked me, saying, "We've never had an issue with it." "But don't you see," I said, "they could get into the batteries - it's a safety issue" The battery cover wasn't even taped shut. "Whatever makes you feel comfortable" the director said to me in a completely sarcastic and condescending tone. Like I was the one overreacting. Isn't it plain common sense to keep anything with non-screwed on batteries like a remote out of babies' reach? 5. The toys are dirty and rarely cleaned. On more than a few occasions, while settling my younger child in to the tiny play area in the infant room, I noticed dirty, grimy toys with so much filth on them I had to put them aside and tell the teachers that these toys needed to be cleaned. I'm not a clean-freak but it was disgusting. 6. The center does NOT want you, the parent, to see your child in their classrooms. In fact, you, the parent, are not allowed to walk around the facility "unsupervised" (this is what one of the teachers actually said to me). EVERY other daycare center we have used has had an open door policy with parents. But I was told I needed to drop off my kids at the front and they would take them back to their classrooms, the only exception is the infant room. But when I would stay for a few minutes and play with my little one, I'd get text messages from them saying I needed to just drop her off and go so she would learn to be without me. This lack of encouraging parents to be involved really bothered me. The director told me they do this to mirror the public schools, but I now realize that's a big cover-up, because there are myriad other ways they don't mirror public schools. In retrospect, I wish we had never allowed our kids to go here. I wish there had been reviews saying what it's really like there, and we would have made a different decision, but we assumed a daycare run by a Christian church would be a great environment. The fact that they didn't do background checks on their employees alone is completely reckless and inexcusable.

My children currently attend Wave Children's Learning Center. I am a single mother. I work a 9-5 in…read morebusiness development. Firstly my hours can be strange as I try to accommodate clients and other work responsibilities and the Wave accommodates those hours for working parents: 7am-630pm. If security is concerned, they have many protocols to combat your concerns, including live security feeds in every classroom and others I won't mention for obvious reasons. I write this review as a former SAHM, employee of a daycare, nanny, etc. My children currently attend the preschool and kindergarten programs. I chose this daycare primarily for their location to our home, ability to bus my children to and from school, and the quality of education. The campus is beautiful and includes an indoor play area and safe outdoor area. The bus trips to and from school and field trips have been well managed, to my knowledge. I actually prefer they do not serve them lunch, as I don't necessarily agree with the state's guidelines in what is considered "healthy". The day is planned, and for my children who enjoy structure, it is a welcome experience. Certain educators use scripture and character building activities in their lesson plans, which I also value. Onto a very personal experience that may be to some relatable. When we began at the Wave we had recently moved to Virginia Beach into a much smaller, one parent household. My soon-to-be kindergartner was having behavioral issues due to the confusing time. He regressed in every way. He forgot his manners, his alphabet, had toileting issues, and lashed out in anger or defiance. My son is now a thriving kindergartner who is excelling in school, his behavior is respectful and in line with his age group and he hasn't had an accident in almost a year. He is not medicated. I attribute his successes over the past year to the constant love, support, discipline, reinforcement and dedication of some very special educators at the Wave. I believe it would invade their privacy to mention them here; although my heart sings their praises. They have been such a blessing to our lives. As for my younger child's educators, they have also been amazing. The con's are certainly that they have raised tuition prices again; however, I still believe they are commensurate with other high-quality institutes in the area.

Hey Mamas with kids at WAVE DAYCARE. Our 7 month old came home with matching thumbprint bruises on…read moreher arms in September. CPS reviewed all footage from that week in her classroom (infants). My husband and I were finally able to see it after a 2 month investigation. They found multiple instances with ALL teachers in her classroom, involving multiple children, where there is excessive force being used and negligence of the children, including my daughter. The instance of my daughter, one of the most tenured teachers in the classroom, Jhamica, was feeding her in an activity center and becomes frustrated by her not eating fast enough. She grabs a bouncer (clearly pissed) and yanks my daughter out of the activity center and proceeds to throw her down into the bouncer. I could not believe my eyes. Especially because we had so much trust for Jhamica and never saw her behave with this type force or anger, ever. This was night and day from how she behaved when we as parents were present. We were told by CPS that there was far worse treatment witnessed in their review of all the footage of this infant classroom. The "teachers" are routinely snatching the babies up by ONE ARM and tossing them onto the floor. CPS mentioned specifically in our discussion yesterday, the roughest treatment and one-armed snatching / throwing involving a boy who wears a helmet in the classroom and a girl who started walking. The "teachers" were referred to CPS as lazy, sitting in the rocking chairs almost all day long, completely ignoring the kids until absolutely necessary. There's a special place in hell for these people.

We had two children at HFDS, the youngest just finished kindergarten. It is an excellent education…read moreat reasonable prices. I wish I had also put my son there to add to public school and give him a full day kindergarten experience, similar to those of schools in northern VA. Great teachers, school community and music enrichment.

My son attended HFDS for 3K and 4K and had a wonderful experience. The teachers were kind,…read morethoughtful, and patient with him. The day school's Director was professional, well organized, and considerate. Everyone made us feel welcome and valued. I always felt comfortable with their policies and procedures and I knew my son was well cared for while he was at school. I especially appreciated the school's communication with parents during the onset of COVID, the temporary Spring 2020 closing, and their robust and well-thought out plan for reopening that fall. HFDS has a great program for young children and I highly recommend it.

The lady was nice but the man was unprofessional. There was not enough engagement for my son so he…read morebecame bored. There was no classroom schedule of what the students would be doing on a weekly basis.

I love Tots around the Clock NN. my daughter Khiry has been going here since she was 6 months, she…read moreis almost 4 now! I love that she have learned a lot by attending here, she's literally so smart most people are amazed she's only 3 years old. I started introducing her to potty training and with the help of the staff she was fully potty trained at 1 years old. Mr. John is amazing and you can really tell that he loves his students. Despite the staff constantly changing for whatever reason, this is overall a great place for your little ones.

Courtney and Jessica have been the directors since the beginning. Jordan and Kendra are amazing…read moreteachers. I would recommend this location to all!

I've had both my children go to this school. My older son has been here since he was 2 and went…read moreall the way through the Private Kindergarten class. He had the best Kindergarten teacher last year and I would send him here 100 times over. My youngest son has been here since he was eight weeks old and is thriving here! It's so comforting to see how much he loves his teachers and how much he is learning already. If you're looking for a learning center over just a standard "daycare" this is your place!

Our oldest daughter has been attending this Kindercare since March 2018, and we enrolled our infant…read morein December 2020 after my maternity leave ended. We have had a wonderful experience with this center and highly recommend it. The teachers are engaging, friendly, and truly care for the kids. Despite the fact that this is a city of high turnover with the military population, there are many teachers who have been there since we first enrolled, and some who have been there for over 10 years. It's incredibly reassuring to know that the staff is so dedicated to childcare. When our oldest had been there for about 6 months, a spot opened up for us to move here to one of the military Child Development Centers. We declined the spot and stayed with Kindercare because we are so happy with the care provided.

If you're looking for a center where your child consistently comes home with diaper rashes and…read morestaff who seem to treat childcare as just another job rather than a profession they're passionate about, this may be the place for you. My son came home with a diaper rash almost every day while attending this center. Despite using the same diapers, wipes, and products at home without any issues, staff repeatedly suggested that he was suddenly allergic to them or to foods he was eating at daycare--even though he eats the same foods at home without any reaction. Instead of addressing the recurring issue, it often felt like excuses were being made rather than taking responsibility. Cleanliness was another major concern. The classrooms, particularly the infant and toddler rooms, did not appear to be maintained to the standard I expected. The rugs where children crawl, play, and lie down often appeared dirty. Although there is supposed to be a no-shoes policy in these rooms, I frequently observed adults walking through with their shoes on in the same areas where the children spend most of their time. The professionalism of the staff was also disappointing. Several employees came across as rude or dismissive when concerns were raised. It was discouraging to feel that legitimate issues were not taken seriously. I also learned that staffing shortages seemed to prevent management from addressing ongoing concerns, which only added to my frustration. Perhaps the most concerning comment I heard was from staff members who said they would not enroll their own children at this center. Hearing that from employees themselves raised serious concerns about the confidence they had in the care being provided. This daycare has the potential to be a great center, but in my experience, significant improvements are needed in cleanliness, professionalism, communication, and the quality of care provided to infants and toddlers. Unfortunately, my family's experience was not a positive one, and I would not choose to bring my child back nor recommend it to other families.